BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The DAHS Board of Directors consists of 12 members with two members each representing Grand View University, the Museum of Danish America, and the Danish American Archive and Library.


​Members and their positions within the organization for 2026:


David Hendee, President & Newsletter Editor (Museum of Danish America)

Carol Svendsen, Vice President (Danish American Archive and Library)

Sheri Muller, Secretary (Grand View University)

John Mark Nielsen, Treasurer & Bodtker Grant Coordinator (Danish American Archive and Library)

Laurie Bell (at large)

Adam Bierstedt (Museum of Danish America)

Beth Bro-Roof (at large)

Sune Frederiksen (at large)

Brady Jensen (at large)

Désirée Ohrbeck (at large)

Matthew Plowman (Grand View University)

Anders Sand (at large)

Next Board Meeting

April 11, 2026

Nashville, Tennessee


*The DAHS board meets twice yearly.

Voergaard near Dronninglund

courtesy of visitaalborg.com



If you are interested in learning more about serving on the DAHS board, please Contact Us.


The Board History page lists previous DAHS board members and presidents.


While conducting the society's affairs, the board is governed by the DAHS Constitution and the DAHS By-Laws.

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